Live updates, Condemnation comes as Nicolas Maduro appeared in a court in New York and pleaded not guilty to drug charges.Video Duration 02 minutes 13 seconds 02:13UN Security Council holds emergency talks on US attacks on Venezuela, Maduro’s abductionPublished On 6 Jan 2026 Members of the United Nations Security Council, including allies of the United States, have condemned Washington’s abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The abducted leader has told a court in New York that he is a prisoner of war and pleaded not guilty to drug charges.
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LIVE: US abduction of Venezuela’s Maduro prompts global outcry
In January 2026, the United States abducted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, leading to global condemnation, including from some US allies within the UN Security Council. Maduro appeared in a New York court, where he pleaded not guilty to drug charges and declared himself a prisoner of war.
Umut Uras,Urooba JamalAl JazeeraFiled 2026-01-06 · 05:00 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In January 2026, the United States abducted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, leading to global condemnation, including from some US allies within the UN Security Council. Maduro appeared in a New York court, where he pleaded not guilty to drug charges and declared himself a prisoner of war. The UN Security Council convened emergency talks to address the US actions against Venezuela and Maduro's abduction. The international outcry stems from the US government's unprecedented action of abducting a sitting head of state. The situation remains tense as the legal and diplomatic ramifications unfold.
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The abducted leader has told a court in New York that he is a prisoner of war.
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UN Security Council holds emergency talks on US attacks on Venezuela, Maduro’s abduction
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Nicolas Maduro appeared in a court in New York and pleaded not guilty to drug charges.
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Members of the United Nations Security Council have condemned Washington’s abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
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